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Wimbledon
to continue on the 麻豆社 for a further five years
Joint
announcement by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and the 麻豆社
The
All England Club today (July 4 2003) announced that the 麻豆社 will
continue to be the host broadcaster and UK rights holder for The
Championships, Wimbledon, from 2005-2009 inclusive.
The
five-year agreement covers 麻豆社 television,* radio and online.
Tim Phillips,
Chairman of the All England Club, said: "We want Wimbledon
to be available to as wide an audience as possible, both at home
and abroad. We also look for both excellent quality and quantity
of coverage.
"The
麻豆社 has again demonstrated that it is able to introduce new features,
such as its successful interactive service, with a style of coverage
that accurately reflects Wimbledon's twin values of innovation and
tradition.
"This
is good news for the millions of Wimbledon fans and we are pleased
that our long and successful relationship with the 麻豆社 is to continue."
Director
of 麻豆社 Sport, Peter Salmon said: "I'm delighted we've secured
the rights to the sporting crown jewel that is Wimbledon, and pleased
that we will continue to show this magnificent tournament over the
next six years.
"The
drama of Wimbledon signals to millions of licence fee payers that
the summer of sport is in full swing.
"Yet
again, this year has proved that The Championships has the power
to thrill millions of tennis lovers throughout the land."
Notes
to Editors
*麻豆社's
television rights are subject to the UK Listed Events regulations.
A
double of new rights for 麻豆社 Sport (04.07.03)
麻豆社
Sport and UK Athletics on track (04.07.03)
All the
麻豆社's digital services are now available on ,
the new free-to-view digital terrestrial television service, as well
as on satellite and cable.
Freeview
offers the 麻豆社's eight television channels, interactive services
from 麻豆社i, as well as 11 麻豆社 radio networks.
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